Newtonmore progress

Newtonmore progress

Despite some things being a bit slower than usual due to COVID 19, progress is being made on various aspects of the art installation for Newtonmore village. Several large boulders have been man-handled from the middle of fields for the Pictish standing stones. Lots of...
Art imitates life

Art imitates life

One of my garden residents encounters one of my carvings. This was a Woodlands award of a red squirrel with an oak leaf tail, commissioned by the Crown...
New website

New website

You’ve probably already noticed that this is my new website. My old one was getting a bit clunky and was suffering from not being well attended. I hope you like the new one and find it useful when considering a new commission.
Memorial finished for V.E. Day 75

Memorial finished for V.E. Day 75

I’m pleased to announce that the carving of the standing stone memorial for the Gordon Highlanders Regiment has been completed. Due to COVID travel restrictions, the delivery and installation are being delayed. Hopefully that can be arranged soon. My father,...
Charred Doric bench

Charred Doric bench

I needed a new bench for the front of the house so I thought I’d make my first attempt at charring. I also developed a way of joining the oak beams by cutting steel C channel into square timber dogs. 200x200mm charred oak beam bench with hand-cut lettering. 1.5m...